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General

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Series

Claw A1M6Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-GuideRead 7 October 2026

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

Claw A1M-051US, CLAWA10511Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Exact US A1M-051US / CLAWA1051, Core Ultra 7 155H, 16 GB, 512 GB, Windows 11 Home. Excludes 050US 1 TB, 052US Core Ultra 5, later 32 GB configurations and Claw AI+ successors.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

ZGC-G1A1W, ZGC-G1A1W-012Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Names model ZGC-G1A1W and SKU ZGC G1A1W 01

GTIN / EAN

82414235716310Retailer pagedatavision.com/products/msi-claw-7-in-pc-gaming-handheld-console-intel-ultra-7-155h-16gb-512gb-ssd-microsd-card-reader-black-a1m-051usRead 7 October 2026Exact US A1M-051US, 155H/16 GB/512 GB. DirectDial independently agrees, with zero-padded 13-digit form 0824142357163. Other regional or 050US barcodes not combined.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

8 January 20247Press releaseus.msi.com/news/detail/MSI-Unveils-World-s-First-Gaming-Handheld-with-Core--Ultra-at-CES-2024143060Read 7 October 2026Original MSI CES 2024 introduction dateline January 8. Page posted January 9. Dateline used as announcement date. Retail March 2024 is separate.

June 20247Press articleliliputing.com/zotac-gaming-zone-is-a-ryzen-7-8840u-handheld-gaming-pc-with-an-amoled-screen-and-a-webcamRead 11 October 2026Computex 2024 announcement, 3 to 7 June 2024. The article notes the prototypes may not match the final design

Status

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

MSI Claw 8 AI+12Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 7 October 2026Claw 8 AI+ review explicitly describes original A1M as predecessor. Existing catalog successor reference. This marketed successor has different hardware, none inherited. Maker also launched smaller Claw 7 AI+ second generation, which is not in the current catalog.20Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/meet-the-msi-claw-8-ai-msis-shot-at-redemption-for-the-pc-gaming-handheld-marketRead 23 October 2026TechRadar calls the MSI Claw 8 AI+ the official follow-up to the original Claw A1M.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$749.9911Press articlewindowscentral.com/gaming-msi-claw-a1m-faqRead 7 October 2026Original February 4, 2024 CES pricing FAQ explicitly Core Ultra 7 155H/512 GB. MSRP, not current discounted stock. Original MSI store currently unavailable to normal retrieval. January 30 IT Home exact 051US pricing independently agrees. The $799.99 1 TB model excluded.

$7992Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Reproduction of the ZOTAC Gamescom 2024 pre-order release: configured with 16GB LPDDR5X, a 512GB M.2 SSD and Windows 11 Home, suggested retail price $799. Tax not stated4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026Specs box price $799 | £8205Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/zotac-zone-preordersRead 11 October 202619 August 2024: one configuration at $799

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€8493Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Specification table: MSRP $799 / €849

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

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Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

Handheld PC6Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-GuideRead 7 October 2026

Handheld PC2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Handheld gaming PC with Windows 11 Home

Form factor

Slate3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Slate3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Single slate body with built-in controls

Platform and software

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OS family

Windows6Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-GuideRead 7 October 2026

Windows2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

OS at launch

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

Windows 11 Home2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Latest OS

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Built-in game stores

Steam, Epic Games Store, Ubisoft Connect, Xbox6Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-GuideRead 7 October 2026Current maker platform-access FAQ explicitly these launchers. Ubisoft official launcher name normalized, Epic existing name retained. Individual game compatibility, Game Pass subscriptions and Android App Player support are distinct.9Reviewsaiganak.com/review/msi-handheld-claw-a1mRead 7 October 2026Exact original A1M hands-on explicitly names Steam, Ubisoft Connect and Xbox platform launchers. Corroborates official maker platform list and expands Ubisoft to its actual launcher name.

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Physical games

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Backward compatibility

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Upscaling and frame generationiSupport at system or driver level

XeSS15Maker product pagebg.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MXRead 7 October 2026Original A1M maker overview explicitly uses Intel XeSS technology with fitted Core Ultra 7 155H. Current maker FAQ 10203 applicable product list includes A1M and allows Intel-based models XeSS. This is supported technology, not a claim of XeSS 3/4 frame-generation compatibility. Game FSR support not treated as device-wide driver support.

AFMF2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Release names driver-level Fluid Motion Frames and FidelityFX Super Resolution. Only Fluid Motion Frames maps to a listed option, because no Super Resolution version is named

Processor and graphics

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Chip

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

AMD Ryzen 7 8840U2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Chip brand

Intel1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

AMD2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Core configurationiPhysical CPU cores, including cores reserved by the operating system. P/E labels describe the maker architecture. Source notes identify clocks used only in specific operating modes.

AMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

Core type	Physical core count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	6	1.4	4.8
Efficiency	8	0.9	3.8
Low-power efficiency	2	0.7	2.5

Source5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236847/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-155h-24m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact fitted 155H chip: 6 performance, 8 efficiency and 2 low-power efficiency physical cores. Base clocks 1.4/0.9/0.7 GHz, maxima 4.8/3.8/2.5 GHz. Turbo depends on thermal and power conditions. Reserved cores not subtracted. Intel 4 is a process brand, not literal 4 nm, so numeric process field omitted.

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Physical core count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
8	Zen 4	3.3	5.1

Source8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8840u.htmlRead 11 October 2026AMD Ryzen 7 8840U: 8 Zen 4 cores, 16 threads, 3.3 GHz base clock, up to 5.1 GHz boost. The chip page, not a ZOTAC clock limit

CPU cores

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Max CPU clock

4.8GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

5.1GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Process

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4nm8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8840u.htmlRead 11 October 2026TSMC 4nm FinFET

GPU

Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores)1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

AMD Radeon 780M8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8840u.htmlRead 11 October 2026AMD Radeon 780M, 12 graphics cores, 2700 MHz graphics frequency

GPU architecture

Intel Xe-LPG13Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000098346/graphics.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact fitted Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Series 1 with Intel Arc integrated GPU. Intel table identifies Core Ultra with Arc GPU as Xe-LPG and related products include Series 1. Original first-generation datasheet 792044 platform diagram independently labels Intel Xe LPG Graphics. Later Xe2/Series 2 and Xe3/Series 3 not inherited.

RDNA 32Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Release: Zen 4 architecture and RDNA 3 graphics

GPU compute unitsiAMD compute units, NVIDIA streaming multiprocessors or Intel Xe-cores. These counts use different architectures and are not directly comparable. The source note names the unit.

81Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Exact configuration 8 Xe-cores. Not shaders or compute-thread count. CPU-derived capabilities such as external display maxima are not transferred.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

128Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8840u.htmlRead 11 October 202612 RDNA 3 compute units

GPU max clockiHighest documented GPU operating clock for this device. Source notes say when a value applies only in docked or mains-powered mode.

2,250MHz5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236847/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-155h-24m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact fitted chip maximum dynamic Arc graphics frequency 2.25 GHz. Chip-rated ceiling, not guaranteed sustained handheld clock.

2,700MHz8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8840u.htmlRead 11 October 2026Graphics Frequency 2700 MHz on the chip page

GPU compute (claimed)iMaker-rated FP32 throughput. Mode is named in the source note. Not a game performance benchmark.

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Power modesiDocumented device APU power limits or per-mode clocks. A continuous range may be represented by its two endpoints, identified in source notes. Transient boost power is not substituted for sustained TDP.

AMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

Mode	Power source	TDP (W)
Super Battery (PL1 sustained limit)	Battery	20
Super Battery (PL1 sustained limit)	Mains	20
Balanced (PL1 sustained limit)	Battery	30
Balanced (PL1 sustained limit)	Mains	35
Extreme Performance (PL1 sustained limit)	Battery	35
Extreme Performance (PL1 sustained limit)	Mains	43

Source8Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs/msi-claw-mess-gaming-handheld-cant-compete-review-benchmarksRead 7 October 2026Review reproduces official manufacturer preset table. Super Battery PL1/PL2: 20/20 W both power sources. Balanced: 30/30 W battery, 35/35 W AC. Extreme Performance: 35/35 W battery, 43/45 W AC. Rows store sustained PL1. The 45 W short PL2 is qualified here only. BIOS and Center M version unscoped. These are maker device presets, not measured average consumption or Intel chip maximum turbo power.

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Mode	TDP (W)
Quiet	8
Balanced	15
Performance	28

Source3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026One launcher profiles Quiet 8 W, Balanced 15 W and Performance 28 W. A fourth custom profile has an adjustable power slider. Power source is not stated

Lowest TDP

20W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

8W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP

43W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

28W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP on battery

35W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

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Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

Yes8Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs/msi-claw-mess-gaming-handheld-cant-compete-review-benchmarksRead 7 October 2026Original own software review describes Manual mode with user-adjustable PL1/PL2, 20 to 40 W AC and 20 to 35 W battery. These are editable software limits, not extra maker preset rows or measured package power. Shared A1M software feature, no performance result borrowed.

Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

Memory and storage

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RAM

16GB1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

16GB2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR51Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

LPDDR5X2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

RAM speediEffective memory transfer rate, not a clock stated in MHz. Source notes identify mode or platform speed limits.

6,400MT/s1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Current exact US producer row LPDDR5-6400, matched global table and original review. January 2024 exact sheet says 4800 MHz, so current corrected producer value takes precedence. Label MHz is effective transfer rate, stored 6400 MT/s.

7,500MT/s3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 202616 GB LPDDR5X 7500 MT/s

Memory bandwidthiPublished memory bandwidth in decimal GB/s. Source notes identify handheld or docked mode. Do not calculate from rounded speed and bus-width claims.

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StorageiAdvertised internal storage tiers in decimal GB. Convert a published 1 TB or 2 TB tier to 1000 or 2000 GB. Keep a literal published GB number as given. Do not infer usable formatted capacity.

512GB1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

512GB2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Storage typeiType of the built-in storage. eMCP is a package that holds eMMC flash and RAM, so it is eMMC.

NVMe SSD1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

NVMe SSD2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed storage module, not the maximum supported by the connector.

41Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

42Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Storage slotsiInternal physical storage sockets, including occupied sockets. Interface describes compatible storage. Source notes distinguish the installed drive from slot capability.

AMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Exact maker fitted 512 GB NVMe Gen4 x4 2230 plus family single M.2 2230 slot. One occupied slot, no inferred second expansion slot.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagemsi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 5 October 20267Press releaseus.msi.com/news/detail/MSI-Unveils-World-s-First-Gaming-Handheld-with-Core--Ultra-at-CES-2024143060Read 7 October 2026

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Full-sized 2280 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD

M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

Memory card

microSD3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

microSD2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Card speed class

SD 4.01Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

UHS-II2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Max card sizeiLargest card capacity explicitly supported for games. Decimal storage units: 1 TB is 1000 GB. Support for screenshots only does not establish game-storage support.

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Display

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Screen size

7in(17.8 cm)1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

7in(17.8 cm)2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Native resolution

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Current exact US resolution and screen rows agree 1920x1080, 16:9, 120 Hz. January sheet conflicting 1920x1200/16:10 row is not inherited. Unknown VRR conditions and lower-resolution maxima omitted.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026January sheet Screen Size 1920x1080 supported. Separate 1920x1200/16:10 row rejected as inconsistent with exact product and current maker.

1920 × 1080px3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

Pixel density

314.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

314.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

16:91Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Current exact US A1M-051US row. Original January sheet conflicting 16:10 was already excluded in baseline. Current corrected row wins.

16:93Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

Panel typeiUse the panel type explicitly stated by the source. IPS-level is a maker comparison term. LCD means the maker does not name the LCD subtype.

IPS-level LCD1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly says IPS-Level. This describes IPS-like characteristics without asserting the physical panel subtype.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

OLED2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

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Portrait3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026The screen is a native portrait panel, used rotated. Stored in handheld orientation as 1920 x 1080

Screen surfaceiSurface finish or treatment stated by the maker or reviewer. Etched anti-glare glass is not automatically classified as matte.

Glossy16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-review-The-gaming-handheld-with-an-Intel-Core-Ultra-processor-disappoints.848787.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Descriptive Claw A1M hardware finish in review specification, not a numeric measured display result or supplier identity. Review tested 155H/16 GB/1 TB regional variant. Only shared marketed housing/display finish description adopted, no panel part or sample measurements inherited. Optional maker glossy glass protector is a separate accessory and not evidence for native finish.

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Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

Yes4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026Specs box: 7-inch 120 Hz AMOLED touchscreen

Built-in display refresh modesiMaximum built-in display refresh rate for each documented resolution and mode. External displays and dock output have separate fields. Do not copy supported input timings as proven maxima.

AMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
1920	1080	120

Source1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)	VRR
1920	1080	120	No

Source2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 20263Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20267 inch 1920x1080 120 Hz OLED. Variable Refresh Rate: No

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

Other15Maker product pagebg.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MXRead 7 October 2026Maker A1M display list explicitly VRR. Stored Other because named VESA/AMD/NVIDIA certification or protocol is not established. No numeric lower limit inferred. Early press no-VRR statements were corrected by MSI. This is shared marketed display feature, not numeric test inheritance from the 1 TB sample.

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VRR lower limit

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)

500nits7Press releaseus.msi.com/news/detail/MSI-Unveils-World-s-First-Gaming-Handheld-with-Core--Ultra-at-CES-2024143060Read 7 October 2026Original A1M display table: 7-inch 1080p 120 Hz IPS-level panel, 500 nits typical. Not measured HDR peak. No DCI-P3 value inferred from 100% sRGB.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)

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800nits2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Release: premium 7-inch Full HD AMOLED display with up to 800 nits of brightness. The ZOTAC page lists the display as HDR. Window size and the SDR or HDR split are not stated

DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iPercentage of the DCI-P3 colour space covered, from 0 to 100. Gamut volume, Display P3 and unspecified P3 are different measurements.

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HDR formats

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Second display

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Controls

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Stick sensoriHow the stick measures its position. Capacitive is only for a stick that senses its position by capacitance. Maker wording such as capacitive sticks often means the sticks sense a resting thumb, which is Touch-sensitive sticks.

Hall effect1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

Hall effect2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 20263Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

Stick layout

Offset3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Symmetric2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Symmetrical button layout7Press articleliliputing.com/zotac-gaming-zone-is-a-ryzen-7-8840u-handheld-gaming-pc-with-an-amoled-screen-and-a-webcamRead 11 October 2026Analog sticks are symmetrical rather than staggered

Touch-sensitive sticksiThe sticks sense a resting thumb. It says nothing about how the stick measures its position, which is Stick sensor.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Trigger sensor

Hall effect1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

Hall effect2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 20263Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

Trigger stops

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Yes2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Two-stage adjustable triggers. A switch changes between short-travel hair triggers and analog triggers

D-pad

Cross3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Face button labels

Xbox3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Xbox3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Product photos show Y at the top, X at the left, B at the right and A at the bottom

Extra rear and grip buttonsiExtra rear or grip buttons and paddles. Excludes shoulder bumpers and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2), Joy-Con rail SL/SR and system/menu controls.

23Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete rear drawing labels M1 and M2 macro buttons. Two extra rear gameplay controls. Ordinary bumpers/triggers and system buttons not included.

23Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Two programmable grip buttons on the back4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026Controls: Hall effect analogue sticks, gyroscope, back paddles, dual touch pads

Trackpads

011Press articlewindowscentral.com/gaming-msi-claw-a1m-faqRead 7 October 2026Original own CES hands-on FAQ explicitly no touchpads of any kind. Complete maker front/control inventory corroborates no separate pad, touchscreen remains. B&H mixed 051US URL/050US headings list Pointing Device TouchPad, PointingStick alongside wrong 653g/prototype dimensions and optional pouch. That inconsistent template row is not treated as a physical trackpad count.

22Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Twin trackpads on both sides3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20264Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026

System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

Yes6Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-GuideRead 7 October 2026MSI Center M on handheld assigns macros, key combinations and mouse movements. System-level control customization without game support. Not controller onboard memory.

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System buttons

Power button, Volume buttons, View button, Menu button, MSI Center M button, Quick Settings button3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026System buttons only: Power, Volume, View, Menu, MSI and Quick Settings. Gameplay ABXY, directions, sticks, bumpers, triggers and M1/M2 excluded.

Power, Volume rocker, ZOTAC button, Quick Menu, Home, Start, Menu3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Power button with fingerprint reader, volume rocker, ZOTAC logo button for the One launcher, three-dot Quick Menu button, home icon button, Start and Menu

Detached controller connectioniWireless connection used after the controllers are detached. Does not describe the attached controller contacts.

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Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

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Fingerprint

Power button3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Power button2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

Yes7Press releaseus.msi.com/news/detail/MSI-Unveils-World-s-First-Gaming-Handheld-with-Core--Ultra-at-CES-2024143060Read 7 October 2026Exact original CES A1M hardware table states six-axis IMU, separate from vibration motor. Physical gyroscope claim, not proof of per-game support or enabled software motion mapping. Combined six-axis count is qualified here because this handheld schema has no motion_sensor_axes field.

Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Specification table: 6-axis gyro4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026

RumbleiUse the maker feedback wording. Generic haptic feedback is not automatically labelled HD haptics. Trigger rumble is separate from adaptive trigger resistance.

HD haptics4Maker product pagemsi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Exact maker controls explicitly HD haptics. Not inferred from generic vibration motor alone.

Rumble3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Real rumble motors as in controllers. No trigger rumble

RGB lighting

Yes4Maker product pagemsi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Exact maker RGB ABXY and left/right stick-ring lighting. No lighting-zone count inferred.

Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Long RGB strip on the back

Measured

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Brightness (measured)iCentre, full white, SDR. Measured by a reviewer

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iMeasured DCI-P3 area coverage, from 0 to 100. Do not substitute gamut volume, Display P3 or unspecified P3. Test method belongs in source notes.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3,049points3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20263DMark Time Spy graphics 3049 on the Zotac Zone. The power limit is not stated

3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)iRuns on Windows, Android and Arm. Measured by a reviewer

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3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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AnTuTu (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame rates (measured)iReviewer measurements only. Each row preserves resolution, preset and power settings when stated. In-game and driver frame generation are identified in source notes.

AMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

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BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	TDP (W)	Average FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	1280	720	Steam Deck	Off	25	46.9
Cyberpunk 2077	1280	720	Steam Deck	Off	15	35.5
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Steam Deck	Off	25	27.7
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Steam Deck	Off	15	19.8
Hogwarts Legacy	1280	720	Low, TAA	Not available	25	51.7
Hogwarts Legacy	1280	720	Low, TAA	Not available	15	40.5
Hogwarts Legacy	1920	1080	Low, TAA	Not available	25	35.6
Hogwarts Legacy	1920	1080	Low, TAA	Not available	15	27.9
Control	1280	720	Medium, no AA, DirectX 11	Not available	25	71
Control	1280	720	Medium, no AA, DirectX 11	Not available	15	54.8
Control	1920	1080	Medium, no AA, DirectX 11	Not available	25	38.5
Control	1920	1080	Medium, no AA, DirectX 11	Not available	15	30.3
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1280	720	High, TAA, DirectX 12	Not available	25	52.8
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1280	720	High, TAA, DirectX 12	Not available	15	41.2
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High, TAA, DirectX 12	Not available	25	35.5
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High, TAA, DirectX 12	Not available	15	28.4

Source3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Average FPS charts on the Gaming Performance page, Zotac Zone bars at 25 W and 15 W. The chart header reads 1280x720/1280x800 and the Zone runs 1280x720. Presets from the page text: Cyberpunk 2077 Steam Deck preset with no upscaling, Hogwarts Legacy Low with TAA, Control Medium with no AA on DX11, Shadow of the Tomb Raider High with TAA on DX12. The power source is not stated

SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Memory card read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Battery runtime per test (measured)iReviewer runtime tests only. Exact time conversions are allowed. Source notes identify brightness, game, power mode and settings. Missing conditions are not inferred.

AMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

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BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Test	Game	TDP (W)	Hours (h)
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	10	2.37
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	15	1.82
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	20	1.42
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	30	0.95

Source3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Battery Life chart, Cyberpunk 2077: 142 minutes at 10 W, 109 at 15 W, 85 at 20 W and 57 at 30 W. Brightness is not stated

Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)iShortest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally heaviest game or worst possible use.

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0.95h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

Longest gaming test runtime (measured)iLongest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally lightest game or best possible use.

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2.37h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

Video runtime (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured 0 to 100% charge time. Source notes identify the charger, device operating state and test conditions.

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Power draw gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise per mode (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

AMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

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BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Power mode	Noise (dB(A))
15 W	39.3
20 W	41
25 W	42.4
30 W	45.5

Source3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Fan Noise chart for 15, 20, 25 and 30 W, dBA, Uni-T UT353 meter 30 cm from the console at a 90 degree angle with the console horizontal. The load during the test is not stated

Max fan noise (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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45.5dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode (measured)

Fan noise while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Back surface under load (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Grips under load (measured)iWhere the hands rest. Measured by a reviewer

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Chip temperature while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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77°C3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026After 20 minutes of Cyberpunk 2077 at 25 W, HWiNFO showed 77 °C for the CPU (Tctl/Tdie) and 74 °C for the iGPU, in a 24 °C room. The higher value is stored

Stick tests (measured)iReviewer tests of the built-in sticks. Method, firmware, calibration and transport settings belong in source notes.

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Speaker loudness (measured)iAt max volume. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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SpeakersiBuilt-in speaker drivers on the handheld, with its controllers attached. Excludes speakers in a separate dock or headset.

23Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original drawing locates two front-facing stereo drivers. Array Microphone name does not prove capsule count, so microphone_count omitted.

23Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Two bottom-firing speaker grilles

Speaker direction

Front-facing3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Bottom-firing3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20267Press articleliliputing.com/zotac-gaming-zone-is-a-ryzen-7-8840u-handheld-gaming-pc-with-an-amoled-screen-and-a-webcamRead 11 October 2026

Audio features

Two 2 W speakers, Hi-Res Audio ready, Headphone and microphone combo jack1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

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MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones on the handheld. Mono audio or an array name alone does not prove a capsule count.

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12Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Release: a front-facing camera and a microphone for video calls. TechPowerUp finds one microphone hole

3.5 mm jack

Yes3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original printed page 2-6 explicitly 4-pole 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo connector.

Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

Ports and dock

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PortsiPhysical connectors on the handheld and its attached controllers. Controller charging-only ports count. Separate dock connectors belong in dock_ports.

AMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Max speed (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Max charging input (W)
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB4	1	Top	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	100
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Top	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
microSD card	SD 4.0	1	Top	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original page 2-5 top-edge drawing locates USB-C, microSD and combo audio jack. One USB-C explicitly up to 40 Gbps, Thunderbolt 4, USB4, DisplayPort and PD. Supported 100 W is connector/system PD input, not battery-flow power. Maker dock paragraph separately states Claw maximum charging speed 65 W, with no explanation of input versus battery power. The derived 15 W accessory-output cell was removed because the manual states only 5 V/3 A.

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Max speed (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4 40Gbps	1	Top	40	USB4	Yes
USB-C	USB4 40Gbps	1	Bottom	40	USB4	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Top	Not available	Not available	Not available
microSD card	UHS-II	1	Bottom	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Two full-speed USB4 ports at the top and bottom, UHS-II microSD card reader3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Two USB4 ports with full 40 Gbit/s, one on top and one on the bottom, both charge. 3.5 mm jack and volume rocker on top, microSD slot on the bottom5Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/zotac-zone-preordersRead 11 October 2026I/O line: 3.5mm headphone jack, 2x USB-4 with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery 3.0, UHS-II microSD

USB-C ports

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USB4 or Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB-C charging

100W=CalculatedFrom Ports

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Video outiVideo output available at a device connector with a direct cable or adapter. A console that requires its proprietary dock is documented through dock_output_max.

Yes3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026USB4 ports with DisplayPort output

Max external displayiHighest documented external resolution and its maximum refresh rate. Do not combine a resolution and refresh rate taken from different modes.

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External GPU

Thunderbolt17Reviewdigitaltrends.com/computing/msi-claw-reviewRead 7 October 2026Original A1M physical port review explicitly Thunderbolt 4 USB-C supports external GPU enclosures. Shared fitted port across maker 051US/050US rows. No proprietary OCuLink or USB4-enclosure inference. External-GPU benchmark results not inherited.

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Dock

Sold separately8Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs/msi-claw-mess-gaming-handheld-cant-compete-review-benchmarksRead 7 October 2026Exact original A1M accessory sold separately. Current maker Nest compatible-device list explicitly all MSI Claw including A1M. No dock silently added to 051US package.

Sold separately2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Docking station and carrying case are separate accessories

Max output through dock

AMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60

Source19Retailer pageneutronusa.com/prod.cfm/5065522Read 7 October 2026Exact MSI CLAWDOCK/Nest sold accessory. Maker independently publishes HDMI 2.0*1 4K/60Hz and all MSI Claw compatibility, including A1M. Retailer exact supported-resolution row supplies pixel dimensions. No HDR or additional modes inferred.

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

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Dock ports

USB-C host, HDMI 2.0, USB-C PD 3.0 input (100 W max), USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s), 2 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s), RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet18Maker product pagemsi.com/Handheld-Accessory/Nest-Docking-Station/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Exact optional Nest dock inventory. Host-facing USB-C, separate PD input, one USB-C peripheral and two USB-A peripheral ports distinguished. Separate dock hardware, not extra handheld connectors. 100W charger recommended for all functions. Dock power not handheld charging-limit correction.

USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, USB-A 3.0, HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), USB-C power input, M.2 SSD slot3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026ZOTAC dock: USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, USB-A 3.0, HDMI, gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet, USB-C power input and an M.2 SSD slot

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 20263Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20264Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz14Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/230084/intel-killer-wifi-7-be1750-xw/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026Current exact MSI 051US row explicitly fits Killer WiFi 7 BE1750. Fitted module maker directly publishes these bands. US region reference, 6 GHz use still subject to local regulation/AP. No antenna or module FCC ID inferred.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Wi-Fi 6E with an Intel AX210 card, which covers 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz

Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

5.22Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 20263Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20264Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026

NFC

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Cellular

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Network

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Battery and charging

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Battery energyiEnergy rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Source notes name hardware revisions.

53Wh1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Maker six-cell 53 Wh battery. Current US says Li-ion, global launch says Li-polymer. No mAh conversion. Unscoped family 2-hour workload estimate and other SSD-config measurements not transferred.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

48.5Wh3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 202648.5 Wh, 3-cell Li-ion. The teardown reads 48.51 Wh4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026

Battery capacityiCharge rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Different battery voltages are not directly comparable.

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Claimed battery lifeiA range like 2 to 6.5 hours is one row with both values

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Battery life (claimed, min)

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Battery life (claimed, max)

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Wired chargingiMaximum supported charging input explicitly stated for the device. It is not automatically the wattage printed on the included adapter.

100W3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original printed page 2-5 explicitly supports 65 to 100 W USB PD input, with optional 27 to 100 W only while powered off. The field records maximum explicitly supported device/system input, not measured battery power or supplied 65 W adapter. Exact maker A1M dock paragraph separately calls maximum charging speed 65 W. That wording does not explain negotiation or battery-only power, so literal scope difference remains reported. No claim of 100 W flowing to battery.

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Charging standards

USB PD 3.03Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

USB PD 3.03Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026The 65 W charger supports USB Power Delivery. Both USB4 ports can charge the device

Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

Yes6Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-GuideRead 7 October 2026Current maker walkthrough includes original 7-inch A1M in product selector and MSI Center M 2.0 tutorial. Shared software charge-limit function. No exact numeric setpoint inferred. Battery calibration separate, no bypass-charging claim.

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Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

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Charger in box

Yes3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

Included chargeriRated output power of the supplied adapter. This may exceed the handheld charging limit. Store per sold configuration when bundles differ.

65W1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

65W3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 202665 W PD GaN charger. The package holds the console, three documents, the charger with three plug adapters and a charging cable

Cooling

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Fans

26Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-GuideRead 7 October 2026Original A1M Design Secret section explicitly Cooler Boost HyperFlow with two fans and two pipes. Later Claw 8 battery and two-port facts in the updated guide are excluded.

13Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026One cooling fan and three heatsinks

Vapor chamber

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Custom fan curveiUser can set fan speed against temperature. A fixed preset or manual fan-speed slider alone does not qualify.

Yes8Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs/msi-claw-mess-gaming-handheld-cant-compete-review-benchmarksRead 7 October 2026Original own software review explicitly independently editable curves for two fans in Performance profile. Other profiles, including Manual, lacked this feature at tested software version. Source current maker guide corroborates Extreme performance fan customization. No unconditional claim across all modes.

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Build

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Built-in kickstand

No11Press articlewindowscentral.com/gaming-msi-claw-a1m-faqRead 7 October 2026Explicit original FAQ. Optional case that becomes a stand is separate from handheld housing. No blanket accessory absence inferred.

Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Metal built-in kickstand

Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

SSD17Reviewdigitaltrends.com/computing/msi-claw-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact A1M article explicitly user replacement of M.2 SSD. Shared single 2230 service socket across maker 051US/050US hardware. Guide says battery may not be replaced by users, so battery not added from aftermarket repair compatibility. Joystick replacement soldering status not proved.

SSD3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026The bottom lid has eight screws. The M.2 2280 SSD sits between the fan and the left PCB. Thumbsticks need the side PCB removed and are not stored as user parts

Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiExternal dimensions with supplied controllers attached. Width is left to right, height is top to bottom in handheld use and depth is the maximum front-to-back extent, including fixed protruding controls. Leave depth missing when only unqualified chassis thickness is published. A clamshell is measured closed, as makers publish it. Width is left to right, height is front to back of the closed device and depth is the closed thickness.

Width294Height117mm(11.6 × 4.6 in)4Maker product pagemsi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Current maker 294mm side-to-side width and 117mm front-facing height. Maker 21.2mm thickness is unqualified chassis depth and appears below grip/stick envelope, so depth omitted. Earlier manual 290x120 reference dimensions not used.

Width285Height115mm(11.2 × 4.5 in)3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Specification table: 285 x 115 x 35 mm. The depth is not qualified, so it is left out. Early pre-order listings said 310 x 135 x 40 mm. TechPowerUp says the Steam Deck (298 mm wide) is the wider device, which fits 285 mm and not 310 mm4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026Specs box: 285 x 115 x 35 mm, 692 grams

WeightiWhole handheld with the supplied controllers attached, without a dock or carrying case. A detachable battery pack that ships with the handheld is attached. Approximate maker figures are identified in source notes.

675g(1.5 lb)4Maker product pagemsi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Maker 675g with battery. Bare device, without adapter or case. US 1.49lb not converted when metric producer figure available.

692g(1.5 lb)3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Specification table: 692 g4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026

Weight without controllersiHandheld body only, without detachable controllers, dock or carrying case.

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Certifications

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Game compatibility programme

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

MSI Claw A1M handheld PC, Quick Start Guide, USB-C PD adapter, AC power cord3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original printed page 2-2: device, Quick Start Guide, USB-C PD adapter and AC cord. Pouch explicitly optional and not proved included for 051US. No included dock inferred.

ZOTAC GAMING ZONE, 65 W GaN charger with three plug adapters, USB-C charging cable, Quick start guide, Safety information pamphlet, Notice for early adopters3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

Carrying case

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None3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

Links

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Product page

us.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/Specification1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

www.zotac.com/node/13174561Maker product pagezotac.com/node/1317456Read 11 October 2026Official ZOTAC page for the ZONE, found in search results. The site blocks automated access with a bot check, so the page was not opened and no spec value is taken from it

Spec sheet

files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecification2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026Original one-page exact MSI CLAW A1M-051US producer sheet dated January 23, 2024, hosted by retailer. Read complete original PDF. Its Screen Size row 1080p agrees current producer. Separate Resolution 1920x1200 and 4800 memory row conflict and are explicitly excluded in favor of corrected current US specification.

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Manual

download.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdf3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original current MS-1T41 v1.0 English A1M 42-page manual read. Product overview, port details, specification, unpacking and power sections rendered and checked. Older distributor manual differs in optional-pouch and USB PD wording, so current maker original takes precedence.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Exact US maker one-year limited warranty, including one-year global coverage. Not optional extended retailer plan.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

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